n. A line or rope attached to the head of an animal, as a bullock.n. In printing, the line at the top of the page, which contains the folio or number of the page, with the title of the book (technically known as the running head), or the subject of the chapter or of the page.n. One of the lines in the title of a newspaper article, printed in large type to attract attention.n. Same as head-fast.To announce, refer to, or mention in the large print of newspaper head-lines; give prominence to in head-lines.